City profile
West Fargo, ND
Cass County · Population 40,094
West Fargo is a town in Cass County, ND with about 40,094 residents and a typical home value near $322,000. It is 6 miles from Fargo, ND, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
8°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$321,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,014
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
100
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.99%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.04%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Strong wind, Hail
Nearest major airport
224 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 45% Democratic / 53% Republican
Community
Population
40,094
Black population
5.2%
County
Cass County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme cold
Highlights
- About 40,094 residents
- Typical home value about $322,000
- 6 miles from Fargo, ND
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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